Independent and Dependent Clauses QUIZ

Before our party on Friday

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which part is the independent clause?

While Cole and Carson play basketball, Isaac and Austin are reading a book.

• While Cole and Carson play basketball

• Isaac and Austin are reading a book.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which part of the sentence is the dependent clause?

Because they love to read, Sam and Brooke went to the library.

• Because they love to read

• Sam and Brooke went to the library.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The store doesn’t open until 10:00 AM.

• Dependent

• Independent

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Until the treasurer arrived.

• Dependent

• Independent

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

As the lights were dimming.

• Dependent

• Independent

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Before the food gets cold.

• Dependent

• Independent

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Our planets revolve around the sun.

• Dependent

• Independent

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

All of the words below would make the following clause dependent EXCEPT:
__________ rain continues to fall.

• Since
• Although
• Heavy
• If

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following are dependent clauses?

• If the band marches in the parade.
• When you purchase candy.
• Although it is snowing.
• Don't forget to vote!

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B